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NICKEFFECT invites you to watch the latest training session on Next-generation HT-PEM Fuel Cell Technology, presented by Nikolas Theodoropoulos from ADVENT. This insightful webinar is now available for on-demand viewing on NICKEFFECT's YouTube channel.   In this engaging presentation, Nikolas Theodoropoulos expertly guides viewers through the intricacies of High-Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane (HT-PEM) Fuel Cells. The session provides a comprehensive overview of ADVENT's innovative work in this critical area, highlighting their current advancements and unwavering commitment to making the PEM fuel cell process increasingly sustainable.   As a key innovator in the fuel cell landscape, ADVENT shares valuable perspectives on their methodologies and the progress they are making towards a greener energy future.   Explore the frontier of HT-PEM technology: Gain a deep understanding of the next generation of High-Temperature PEM fuel cells and their important role in the evolving clean energy landscape. Discover ADVENT's sustainable innovations: Learn directly from Nikolas Theodoropoulos about ADVENT's dedication...

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NICKEFFECT was represented by its Project Coordinator, Aliona Nicolenco, from CIDETEC, at the 9th International Congress on Surfaces, Coatings, and Interfaces, held from 23 to 25 April in Albufeira, Portugal. The event served as a platform for leading researchers and industry stakeholders to exchange knowledge on the latest developments in surface and coating technologies.   On 24 April, during the FreeMe project workshop dedicated to Safe and Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) coating solutions, Aliona Nicolenco delivered a keynote presentation titled: “Boosting the Research and Development of Safe and Sustainable-by-Design Ni-Based Materials for Energy Applications”   Her presentation highlighted how NICKEFFECT is leveraging advanced modelling tools, digital twin methodologies, and CRA/LCA-LCC analyses to develop high-performance, Ni-based materials for PEM water electrolysers. These efforts are aimed at enhancing material efficiency, reducing reliance on critical raw materials, and enabling industrial scalability — all while supporting Europe’s green energy goals.   The FreeMe workshop featured contributions from several Horizon Europe projects addressing...

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Magnetoelectric actuation is a burgeoning topic nowadays given the need for energy-efficient devices. Magnetoelectric actuation refers to the control of magnetic properties of materials using voltage. Several mechanisms contribute to the magnetoelectric response including surface charging, ionic migration (referred to as ‘magneto-ionics’), reduction/oxidation reactions, and ferroelectric/ferromagnetic coupling. In magneto-ionics, certain ions (e.g., oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, or lithium) migrate within a material when an external voltage is applied. Since electric fields, rather than electric currents, drive ionic motion, this process is more energy efficient. Potential applications of magneto-ionics include magnetic memory devices, neuromorphic computing, and adaptive magnetic materials. Electrodeposited films, micro- and nanostructures are promising candidates for oxygen magneto-ionic investigations, particularly those with high surface-to-volume (S/V) ratios. Ferromagnetic Ni, Co and their alloys can be electrodeposited from aqueous solutions. It has been demonstrated that mesoporous Ni-Cu films with ultranarrow pore walls enable the entire film (and not just the utmost surface) to contribute...

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